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I performed a hippa breach. I will be written up soon but am…

I performed a hippa...

I performed a hippa breach. I will be written up soon but am also getting laid off. I am starting grad school in the fall. Does this have the potential to be there exposed? My attorney says no but I’m so scared right now.

Lawyer's Assistant: Have you discussed the termination with a manager or HR? Or with a lawyer?

Manager only

Lawyer's Assistant: Are you an "at will" employee? Do you belong to a union?

No union

Lawyer's Assistant: Anything else you want the lawyer to know before I connect you?

My last day is tomorrow

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Customer reply replied 10 months ago

The person I performed the breech on is a dangerous person who is stalking and harassing me. I’m terrified he will find out. He has a violent criminal history

There is no "master HIPAA violators list" or anything like that which your employer will report you to. You are facing private discipline by your employer, and whether or not your employer will disclose internal discipline to a future employer is unlikely. Most employers avoid lengthy detail about former employees to avoid any claim of defamation or other post-employment entanglements. It is most likely this will not be a permanent black mark on your record.

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Customer reply replied 10 months ago

What about graduate school? I start in the fall. Will they be informed?

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